Ask “Howcan Ihelp?”Acknowledgesomeone’seffortExpressgratitudesincerelyOffer words ofencouragementSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingRecognizenon-verbalcuesValidatesomeone’sfeelingsIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outAsk open-endedquestionsSay “Iappreciateyou”Share apersonalexperienceto connectShowpatienceduring atoughconversationGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inListenwithoutinterruptingUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Givesomeoneyour fullattentionSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Say “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessShare akind noteormessageAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Acknowledgesomeone’seffortExpressgratitudesincerelyOffer words ofencouragementSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingRecognizenon-verbalcuesValidatesomeone’sfeelingsIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outAsk open-endedquestionsSay “Iappreciateyou”Share apersonalexperienceto connectShowpatienceduring atoughconversationGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inListenwithoutinterruptingUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Givesomeoneyour fullattentionSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Say “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessShare akind noteormessage

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Ask “How can I help?”
  2. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  3. Express gratitude sincerely
  4. Offer words of encouragement
  5. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  6. Offer to listen without giving advice
  7. Offer help without being asked
  8. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  9. Recognize non-verbal cues
  10. Validate someone’s feelings
  11. Include someone who feels left out
  12. Ask open-ended questions
  13. Say “I appreciate you”
  14. Share a personal experience to connect
  15. Show patience during a tough conversation
  16. Give space when someone needs it
  17. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  18. Listen without interrupting
  19. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  20. Give someone your full attention
  21. Say “That sounds challenging”
  22. Say “I understand how you feel”
  23. Celebrate someone’s success
  24. Share a kind note or message